In this episode of Training Unleashed, host Evan Hackel sits down with Marley Majcher, CEO of The Party Goddess!, a renowned entrepreneur and business consultant with expertise in maximizing efficiency and profitability. Marley shares her journey from running a successful event planning company to helping businesses and departments streamline operations, reduce inefficiencies, and achieve measurable results.

Learn how to identify what’s holding your team back, prioritize improvements, and implement practical strategies to drive productivity and ROI. Whether you’re leading a training department, managing a business, or working in a nonprofit, Marley’s actionable insights will empower you to work smarter, not harder.

Key Topics Discussed:
  • The “Are You Making Any Money?” Mindset: Understanding the difference between running a business and running a profitable business.
  • Identifying Inefficiencies: How to uncover bottlenecks and streamline processes for improved productivity.
  • Return on Time (ROT): A unique perspective on valuing time as a critical asset.
  • Tailored Efficiency Strategies: Matching tasks with employees’ strengths for better results.
  • Real-World Solutions: Insights on leveraging technology, tracking time, and optimizing workflows.
  • Proactive Training Departments: How training teams can become catalysts for organizational efficiency.
  • Practical Steps for Nonprofits: Applying business efficiency principles to nonprofit organizations.
About Our Guest

Marley Majcher, the CEO of The Party Goddess!, a nationally acclaimed full-service event planning and catering company, Marley is known for creating the most talked about parties of the year. Thanks to her unique approach, keen eye for chic trends and clever business techniques, she has produced notable events for the Hollywood Bowl, the Critics’ Choice Awards, Porsche and Bentley, to name but a few. Her client list ranges from top-tier businesses to A-list celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Snoop Dogg, Sofia Vergara, and Britney Spears. Marley is also a member of the North American Academy of Wedding & Event Planning Advisory Board.

Marley has also established herself as one of the best resources for small business owners and entrepreneurs out there. She is a top business coach in Los Angeles and has received many honors and awards, including the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneur of the Year Award three years in a row and being named Small Businesswoman of the Year by the State of California. She is also a member of the Forbes Los Angeles Business Council. She is the author of But Are You Making Any Money?, a witty and lauded business guide praised by Forbes as “a great how-to book for any entrepreneur.”

In her latest endeavour, Say Yes To Sheep, Marley is taking her passion for animals, agriculture, and the environment and exploring innovative ways to transform undervalued resources into sustainable opportunities. As is Marley’s style, we are talking serious business and effective solutions but with the sense of fun and character of “Clarkson’s Farm” meets American Riviera Orchard.

Marley’s creative genius, popular savvy, and business sense have made her a sought after speaker, co-author, and have earned her appearances on various outlets and shows including “Fox and Friends,” Fox Business, MSNBC, “Extra,” “Good Day LA,” Bravo, E!, MTV, HGTV, FOX, ABC, CBS, NBC and The Wedding Channel. If you are looking for a unique guest for your show – be it on business matters, event or wedding planning, homesteading, or just dealing with major life changes – you need to book Marley now!

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